Commonplace books, 1863 - 1907
Scope and Contents
Note books where passages or matters were recorded in order to be especially remembered or referred to; without arrangement. Some content is in shorthand. Includes cuttings and later correspondence.
Dates
- Creation: 1863 - 1907
Creator
- From the Fonds: Kenny, Courtney Stanhope, 1847 - 1930 (jurist and politician) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Some records series are subject to confidentiality restrictions with the following closure periods: 30 years from date of creation for general administration files, legal records and financial files; 50 years from date of creation for governmental records, including papers of the College Governing Body and College Council, and constituent committees; 100 years from date of creation for personal and personnel records, including tutorial files, staff and fellows files and appointment records, personal finance and pension records. In addition sensitive correspondence and papers concerning College affairs such as disputes and disciplinary matters are closed for 100 years. Restrictions apply on some personal and private papers.
Extent
9 volume(s) (9 books) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Pages have often been ripped out of the books.
Originator(s)
Kenny, Courtney Stanhope (1847-1930) jurist and politician
Finding aid date
2001-05-29 10:21:10+00:00
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
Downing College Archive
Downing College
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